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Where there’s a way, there’s a Will….

Rosamond McDowell discusses the Law Commission’s supplementary consultation on electronic Wills

Supreme Court issues landmark ruling in holiday pay case

Jo Moseley dissects the recent Supreme Court ruling that has clarified key issues relating to the calculation of holiday pay and what is meant by a ‘series of deductions’

The Law Society’s new green paper on reforming civil justice

Fiona Rutherford shares her views on the Law Society’s new green paper ‘Proposals for a 21st Century Justice System’ and how the proposed reforms relate to the work carried out by JUSTICE

The Financial Conduct Authority’s review of firms’ approaches to politically exposed persons

Lindsey Cullen and Richard Burger discuss the situation in regard to the treatment of domestic politically exposed persons and the FCA’s review of firms

New rule will impact the quality of expert evidence

Simon Berney-Edwards outlines the concerns raised by the new intermediate track introduced by the Civil Procedure (Amendment No.2) Rules 2023

Why civil mediation is the smarter choice than pressing for your day in court

Stephanie Miers looks at the pros and cons of mediation vs. court, ahead of plans to make mediation compulsory for civil claims up to £10,000

The Pre-Action Protocol review final report – full steam ahead?

Tony Guise examines part one of the Civil Justice Council's report on how to improve the pre-action civil justice system

A solicitor’s stance on EDI in the workplace

Chris Bishop discusses how he and his firm, Slater Heelis, have embraced EDI for the 250-strong team and the benefits this has had on the business